Wrestling Travels to #22 Lehigh; Hosts American for Senior Day

Saturday, February 14

Bethlehem, Pa.

2 p.m.

Bucknell University

Lehigh

Photo by: Steven Schoenfelder

Wrestling Travels to #22 Lehigh; Hosts American for Senior Day

2/13/2026 9:36:00 AM | Wrestling

Bucknell (6-10, 4-2 EIWA) at #22 Lehigh (9-6, 4-0 EIWA)
When: Saturday, Feb. 14 – 2 p.m.
Where: Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall – Bethlehem, Pa.
Watch: FloWrestling
Follow on Twitter: @Bucknell_WRST

Bucknell (6-10, 4-2 EIWA) vs. American (6-8, 2-3 EIWA)
When: Sunday, Feb. 15 – 2 p.m.
Where: Davis Gym – Lewisburg, Pa.
Watch: ESPN+
Follow on Twitter: @Bucknell_WRST

Projected Bucknell Lineup

125 - Kade Davidheiser
133 - #33 Bryce Manera
141 - #31 Dylan Chappell
149 - Braden Bower
157 - Cade Wirnsberger
165 - #20 Noah Mulvaney
174 - #19 Myles Takats
184 - #31 Tyler Bienus
197 - #28 Dillon Bechtold
285 - #29 Lucas Lawler

Projected Lehigh Lineup

125 - #4 Sheldon Seymour
133 - Mason Ziegler
141 - #5 Luke Stanich
149 - Carter Bailey, Owen Reinsel or Matt Repos
157 - #11 Logan Rozynski
165 - #9 Max Brignola
174 - #21 Zeke Dubler, Dom Federici or Richie Grungo
184 - #26 Rylan Rogers
197 - #6 JT Davis
285 - Nathan Taylor

Projected American Lineup

125: JJ Peace
133: Raymond Lopez or #14 Maximilian Leete
141: Jack Maida
149: Gage Owen or Leo Maestas
157: Kaden Milheim
165: Austin Craft or Gavin Cohen
174: Hunter Hohman
184: #25 Caleb Campos
197: Teage Calvin or RJ Robinson
285: Emmanuel Ulrich

Rankings Intermat

Bucknell at a Glance

• Bucknell completes the regular season conference schedule versus duals versus Keystone Clash rival Lehigh and American.
• Intermat ranked 70% of the Orange & Blue lineup in the latest revision. Myles Takats (174) moved up two spots to #19 after going 2-0 last weekend. Noah Mulvaney (165) rose to #20. Dillon Bechtold (197) sits at #28. Lucas Lawler (285) slots at #29. Dylan Chappell (141) and Tyler Bienus (184) are stationed at #31. Bryce Manera (133) entered the rankings for the first time at #33.
• Dylan Chappell (141) entered 2025-26 with 88 career wins and the fifth-year senior has won 17 matches this season. Chappell became the first Bison grappler to reach the 100-win milestone since Kurt Phipps (133) earned number 100 against No. 16 Anthony Noto (Lock Haven) on Jan. 30, 2025. He is one win away from tying for 11th in program history.
• Bucknell posted its third straight top 25 recruiting class, providing an even greater pool of talent for the program. The depth has been on display with the Bison taking nearly every ranked foe to the bitter end, routing Hofstra, LIU, and Morgan State, and performing well at the Navy Classic. At the Midlands Championships, the team finished third for its highest finish in program history at the competition.
• The Bison have needed every drop of depth with injuries preventing the full lineup from competing together more than once.
• The second NCAA Top 33 Coaches Ranking were released on Feb. 12 and five Bison were included: Myles Takats (174) #21; Noah Mulvaney (165) #23; Dillon Bechtold (197) #26; Lucas Lawler (285) #26; Dylan Chappell (141) #27. The next rendition of the rankings will be released on Feb. 26.
• Despite its lopsided W-L record, Bucknell sits at 90-71 in matches during duals and has outscored opponents 347-251.
• Noah Mulvaney (165) is 21-4 in matches and a sparkling 15-1 in duals this season.
• Head coach Dan Wirnsberger is in his 21th year leading the program since its revival in 2005.

A Look Back at the Drexel/Navy Duals

• Bucknell defeated the previously undefeated in EIWA play Drexel Dragons in a 21-17 dual last Saturday. The Bison rallied from down 11-6 to pick up the victory.
• The Bison led 6-3 after Bryce Manera (133) and No. 30 Dylan Chappell (141) won decisions.
• Drexel won the next two bouts to build its 11-6 advantage.
• The Orange & Blue rattled off four straight wins to lead 21-11 and clinch the match before heading into the heavyweight bout.
• Navy edged the Bison 19-18 in a see-saw dual last Sunday. It featured two ties and six lead changes.
• The teams traded pins in the first two bouts, then it was all decisions except for Navy's major decision win at 157.
• The bout came down to the heavyweight dual between No. 14 Spencer Lanosga (Navy) and No. 30 Lucas Lawler (Bucknell) and the Mids won 2-0 for the 19-18 Navy victory.

Scouting Lehigh/Series History

• The Mountain Hawks are 9-6 overall and 4-0 EIWA play. They have defeated American, Army, Morgan State and Navy in conference action.
• All three of Drexel's losses have come to ranked foes: #1 Penn State, #2 Nebraska, #3 Iowa State, #10 & 15 Illinois, and #20 Pitt. The Mountain Hawks defeated #20 Cornell.
• Intermat ranks seven Lehigh wrestlers.
• Projected lineups have six ranked matches.
• Lehigh defeated Bucknell 29-13 last year in Davis Gym.
• The Mountain Hawks lead the all-time series 18-1. Bucknell's sole win came in 2014. The series dates back to 1974.

Scouting American/Series History

• The Eagles are 6-8 overall and 2-3 in EIWA play. American has defeated LIU and Morgan State and lost to Army, Lehigh, and Navy in conference action.
• Bucknell and American did not have any overlap in non-conference opponents.
• Intermat ranks two American wrestlers.
• Two ranked matchups are projected in the 133 and 184 pound weights.
• American upset Bucknell 23-18 last year in Washington, D.C.
• The Bison lead the all-time series 25-6-1. The series also dates back to 1966.

A Look Ahead

• Bucknell finishes regular season play next Saturday with a doubleheader at Columbia and Bloomsburg.